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Practice Questions
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List three key components of a reciprocating compressor.
💡 Hint: Think about the main parts that would allow compression to occur.
What is the basic equation representing the polytropic process?
💡 Hint: Remember the format where pressure is multiplied by volume.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a reciprocating compressor?
💡 Hint: Think about what compressors do in systems.
True or False: Multi-stage compressors always have equal pressure ratios across all stages.
💡 Hint: Recall the concept discussed about pressure ratios.
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Challenge Problems
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A reciprocating compressor has an inlet pressure of 1 bar and a final pressure of 8 bar. Calculate the optimal stage pressure ratio if it operates in 3 stages.
💡 Hint: Break it down: first find the ratio of pressures.
If a reciprocating compressor operates at k = 1.4 and uses perfect intercooling for a state where P_1 is 5 bar and P_2 is 15 bar, calculate W_min.
💡 Hint: Make sure to plug in your values one step at a time.
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